Untitled (Dr Who's Space Adventure Book comic story)
A short and untitled comic story featuring the Second Doctor was published in Dr Who's Space Adventure Book.
It also served as an advertisement and competition which promoted the book in other magazines, being published in TV Tornado #31 and #34, Solo #29, Fantastic #25, and was even colourised for the issue of Eagle & Boys World cover dated 2 September 1967.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
A "mighty conflict" begins in outer space as the Space Raiders join the fray. Meanwhile, on the surface of a planet, Dr. Who helps the Space Raiders save the world from an invading horde of Scaly Monsters by shooting one down. The Daleks soon reveal themselves, meaning Dr. Who and the Space Raiders have to outwit them in order to save a space station. Dr. Who and the Space Raiders are forced to take cover behind the TARDIS as they brave the Daleks' deadly rays. Fighting back, they prepare to defend the Earth from invasion.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Space Raiders "roar through outer space" and "scream into battle".
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- For the competition, entrants had to study each of the four panels and pick the four words (from a list of ten) that best described the scenes shown. The words were ACTION!, FIRE!, ASSAULT!, FIGHT!, CHARGE!, STORM!, DEVASTATE!, ATTACK!, STRIKE! and SHOOT!. The closing date for entries was 15 September 1967 and was open to people aged 13 or under on 1 August 1967.
